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Takoma Park Police Holding Essentials Drive for Animal Shelters

Source of the Spring Staff | Oct 10, 2024Dec 28, 2020 at 2:10 pm | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police will be holding an Essentials Drive for the Montgomery County Animal Shelters starting next week.

Takoma Park Mayor Releases Statement on Recent Incidents

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 15, 2024Dec 24, 2020 at 10:43 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart has released a statement on two recent incidents that occurred in the city, one of which is being investigated as a possible hate crime.

Vandalism to Vehicle Being Investigated as Possible Hate Crime

Source of the Spring Staff | Jul 25, 2024Dec 22, 2020 at 10:08 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Police are investigating vandalism to a vehicle as a possible hate crime.

Winter Coat Drive Collects Over 600 Coats

Source of the Spring Staff | Sep 13, 2024Dec 21, 2020 at 6:55 am | Takoma Park, MD

The Takoma Park Police Department’s Winter Coat Drive has collected over 600 winter coats and over 200 other items in this year’s campaign. The annual coat drive, which began November 2 and ended December 18, was held in partnership with Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington and other local charities.

Takoma Park Mayor Issues Statement on Police Officer’s Arrest for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Mike Diegel | Nov 8, 2024Dec 15, 2020 at 6:55 am | Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart has issued a statement in response to news of a Takoma Park police officer’s arrest for sexual abuse of a minor. Citing court documents, WJLA-TV last week reported that 42-year-old Eric Mueller had been arrested in a case involving a 17-year-old female juvenile that occurred shortly before Thanksgiving.

Parks Police Seek Identity of Woman Seen Vandalizing Takoma Park Public Art Project

Mike Diegel | Jun 22, 2024Dec 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm | Takoma Park, MD

The Montgomery County Parks Police are seeking the identity of a woman seen in a video vandalizing painted community picnic tables at the gazebo in Takoma Park.

Takoma Park Police Seeking “Critical” Missing Person

Mike Diegel | Oct 10, 2024Dec 9, 2020 at 10:57 am | Takoma Park, MD

The Takoma Park Police Department has issued a notice of a missing person it deems “critical.” Eighty-year-old Hector Ray Robinson, who the department also describes as “vulnerable,” was last seen in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue.

Lidl to Hold Grand Opening of Takoma Park Store Wednesday

Mike Diegel | Oct 11, 2024Dec 8, 2020 at 6:55 am | Takoma Park, MD

Lidl will hold a grand opening of a new store in Takoma Park on Wednesday, Dec. 9, according to the company’s website. The operators will cut the ribbon at 7:15 a.m. at its location on 6881 New Hampshire Ave., the former home of a Shoppers Food Warehouse. The doors will open at 8 a.m. and the first 100 customers will receive a gift card worth anywhere from $5 to $100 each.

Shop Takoma e-Gift Card Now Available for Holiday Shoppers

Mike Diegel | Apr 13, 2024Dec 7, 2020 at 6:55 am | Takoma Park, MD

Holiday shoppers and gift givers now can buy the Shop Takoma e-Gift Card for use at area businesses, according to an announcement from Main Street Takoma. The e-cards are currently accepted at more than 20 restaurants, shops and service businesses in Takoma Park and the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, D.C.